Scenario-Based Training with X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator: Using PC-Based Flight Simulations Based on FAA-Industry Training Standards
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (741 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118105028 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 624 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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TheTonester said The Bible for PC Flight Sim.. Kudos to Bruce Williams for an excellent compilation! This is by far the best, most thorough written authority on today's home PC flight simulators, skillfully incorporating two of the best most popular sims (X-Plane and Microsoft FS) on two different platforms (Mac & PC). Mr. Williams masterfully covers everything you need to know --in user-friendly, informative chapters-- about training in the FAA scenario-based method using your PC.I've been flying PC sims since the original Bruce Artwick MS Flight Simulator in the early 8. "Scenarios will not work. Don't buy" according to GTD125. As it says in the title, this book is about scenario-based training. Except, the scenarios don't work in X-Plane 10! (And, from what I'm reading, possibly even the latest versions of X-Plane 9!)After searching around on Google, I found a website with a post by the author explaining that the he wrote the book not understanding that the scenarios wouldn't work.I wish I'd known this before I bought!The author, in his post, somewhat lamely suggests that readers recreate the scenarios on their own. If I had some experience with X-. More than worth it Anyone contemplating the use of PC simulation to enhance their aviation experience will immediately have many questions. Which software? What about hardware? How can I best use the setup I have? Can I save money on my private license or instrument rating? Who can help me?Fortunately, aviation has an indispensible guide in Bruce Williams. Bruce combines decades of flight training experience with an intimate knowledge of both Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane. Bruce's sensible approach to using simulation will be welcome t
Bruce Williams owns BruceAir, LLC, an aviation consulting, training, and pilot services company. During his 15-year career at Microsoft, he worked on six versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator.Follow the author's blog at bruceair.wordpress/ or find out more about the book from the author's website at bruceair/SBT/sbt-wileym . A certified flight instructor and FAASTeam representative, he has been a
From the Author Here's are links to a Q&A with me about Scenario-Based Training from the March 23, 2012 issue of the General Aviation News.To see the article as it appears in the printed version, visit this link and turn to page 16:issuu/flyermedia/docs/20120323/1An unformated version is available here:generalaviationnews/2012/03/19/new-book-scenario-based-training/
As the first of its kind based on FAA-Industry Training Standards (FITS), this book steers its focus on a scenario-based curriculum that emphasizes real-world situations.Experienced pilot and author Bruce Williams ultimately aims to engage the pilot, reinforce the "realistic" selling point of PC-based flight simulations, while also complementing the FAA-approved FITS syllabi.Serves as essential reading for pilots who want to make effective use of simulation in their training while expanding their skill level and e